Etiquette
You are about to meet someone for the first time. What should you say and/or do?
Greet them. Introduce yourself. Smile. Shake hands.
You ask an interviewer about total compensation for a job. What are you talking about?
Pay, wages, benefits
What is a coping skill?
A strategy that helps us manage and reduce negative emotions.
What is a budget?
A financial plan that is based off of income and expenses.
What is a disability?
A physical or mental impairment that makes doing certain tasks more difficult for a person.
What should you wear to a job interview?
Clean, professional clothing--collared shirts, polos, slacks, dress pants.
Remove any head coverings (hoods, hats).
What is Interest?
A percentage of money borrowed that is due each month until the money is paid.
Why are coping skills important?
They help us manage our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in a healthy way.
What are some ways you can make sure you stay in budget at the grocery store?
What does it mean to "take initiative"?
To do something without being asked or told to do it first.
How can you show someone that you are paying attention to what they are saying?
Eye contact, affirmations (nodding), facing them, reflecting and summarize what they have said, putting down any distractions.
What is Credit?
Credit is a person's history of borrowing money and paying it back.
What is a positive affirmation?
Uplifting phrases or statements
What kinds of bills are due each month?
What is the difference between a debit card and a credit card?
Debit card is used to withdraw money from a checking account that you own.
Credit card is used to borrow money from a bank that you have to pay back.
What is body language?
Paying back borrowed money in full, making payments on time, using credit cards wisely.
What is Self-care?
Activities we do on purpose to improve our physical, mental, and emotional health (reducing stress).
What is the difference between gross income and net income?
Gross income is the amount of money earned before taxes are taken out of your paycheck. Net income is the money remaining after taxes are paid.
How should you handle a disagreement?
Politely wait for the person to finish speaking, then express your opinion respectfully.
What are the 3 types of communication?
Verbal, non-verbal, written
What is the safest way to keep your money?
Coping skills can be healthy or unhealthy. What makes a coping skill unhealthy?
Why do we pay taxes?
Taxes are paid to the government to build revenue for education, defense, and infrastructure (transit systems, buildings, drinking water, sewage systems, waste management, and more)
What do the letters stand for in S.M.A.R.T goals?
Specific; Measurable; Attainable; Reasonable; Timely